Oct 30, 20265 min
Doug Gucker, Extension Commercial Ag Educator, provides an update on harvest, discusses a new soybean disease, and clarifies record-keeping requirements for using Red Dye Diesel.
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Out Standing in the Field is a podcast from the DeWitt, Macon & Piatt County University of Illinois Extension offices. Educator Doug Gucker covers seasonal agriculture issues specific to Central Illinois. Follow him on Twitter @SoilWaterDoug University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate please contact the extension office at 217.877.6042.
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What is Out Standing in the Field about?
Out Standing in the Field is a podcast from the DeWitt, Macon & Piatt County University of Illinois Extension offices. Educator Doug Gucker covers seasonal agriculture issues specific to Central Illinois. Follow him on Twitter @SoilWaterDoug University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
What has Out Standing in the Field covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Harvest updates and what farmers need to know about using Red Dye Diesel" (30 October 2026, 5 minutes), "Early stages of corn harvest and an update on crop conditions" (4 September 2026, 3 minutes), and "Corn Crown Rot is appearing in fields, is one of those fields yours?" (21 August 2026, 4 minutes).
How often does Out Standing in the Field publish?
Out Standing in the Field publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 6 minutes.
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Booking probability for Out Standing in the Field is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Out Standing in the Field requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Out Standing in the Field's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 4, 20263 min
University of Illinois Extension Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker, discusses early stages of corn harvest and current crop conditions. Gucker also touches on a survey from the Illinois Society of Professional Farm...
- Aug 21, 20264 min
Commercial Ag Educator Doug Gucker discusses his recent discovery of Corn Crown Rot in area fields and shares information on what to look for as well as some concerning declines in farmland value.
Episode #53
What August fields are telling us
Aug 6, 20263 minUniversity of Illinois Extension Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker, provides an update on crop conditions across east-central Illinois. Corn and soybean crops continue to look good overall. Gucker discusses crop...
Episode #52
Good crops, tough weeds, hot markets
Jul 24, 20265 minExtension Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker provides a mid-July crop update including current corn and soybean conditions, weed management challenges, and emerging disease and insect issues. Gucker also discusses the...
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Episode #50
Weathering Stress and the Season
May 18, 202610 minS0<p>Commercial Ag Educator, Doug Gucker emphasizes the importance of mental health for farmers and producers in this episode, and provides multiple contact numbers for resources for individuals and families...
- Sep 29, 20258 minS0
<p>University of Illinois Extension Agriculture Educator Doug Gucker discusses the financial outlook for farmers and strategies for surviving low-profit years.</p>
Episode #48
Spring weather affecting crops, markets
May 18, 20216 minS0Illinois Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks about the effects temperature has had on current crops, discusses the market, and a crop scouting competition for teens in this episode of Out Standing In the Field.
Nov 23, 20208 minS0Doug Gucker discusses the USDA long-range price forecast for grains, corn production changes over the last 15 years, South America and the Ukraine production, and the Illinois Farm Economic Summit
Episode #46
Healthy Meals in the Field
Oct 13, 20207 minS0Doug Gucker talks with Registered Dietitian Caitlin Mellendorf about the importance of nutrition for farmers during harvest season. More information about Healthy Meals can be found in the Know How, Know More blog at...
Episode #45
Farmland Lease Trends
Sep 24, 20206 minS0Extension Education Doug Gucker talks about farmland lease trends, variability in crop yields and ways to reduce stress.
Apr 15, 20208 minS0A short synopsis of the multiple relief programs created by the government, a quick check on winter weeds and insect capture and a reminder to invest some time in yourself during these stressful times.
Episode #43
Navigating Markets in Uncertain Times
Mar 26, 20207 minS0Over the past couple of weeks, stock and commodity agriculture markets have been struggling. We are currently in a flash recession, according to University of Illinois Agriculture Economists Todd Hubbs and Scott Irwin...
Episode #42
Spring is Coming: Ready or Not, Here We Go
Feb 21, 20205 minS0Extension educator Doug Gucker returns to discuss Farm Program and Crop Insurance deadlines in March, grain storage issues after a wet fall and warm winter, new dicamba restrictions and more. For Central Illinois ag...
Episode #41
Welcome to 2020: Programs and Trainings
Jan 16, 20208 minS0Extension educator Doug Gucker returns to discuss sign-ups for farm commodity programs - ARC, PLC and MAL - available until March 15, Illinois' mandatory annual dicamba training and upcoming farm conferences and...
Aug 20, 20196 minS0It's been an interesting year so far with weather and prices in ways most people in agriculture wish it wouldn't. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about crop conditions in Central Illinois, long-term planning, and...
Episode #39
A Tale of Two Fields
Jul 18, 20195 minS0After a wet spring, Central Illinois weather is back at it again with dry fields down the road from standing water, spotty rain and insects on the move. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about crop conditions...
Episode #38
Track 24
May 24, 20194 minS0It's official. Central Illinois has had the wettest spring on record. Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about what that's meant for planting, a market spike because of the delays and issues with black cutworms. For...
Feb 28, 20197 minS0Extension educator Doug Gucker talks about expected corn and soybean returns for Central Illinois, how that relates to federal safety net programs, the few remaining pesticide applicator trainings and finally, some good...
Feb 4, 20197 minS0Local Food Systems & Small Farms Extension educator Doug Gucker discusses the newly released crop budgets for the Midwest, the crop insurance calculate and upcoming Extension programs. For Central Illinois ag updates...
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